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Cider Happy Hour at Equinox

Does anyone have intel on the cider happy hour at Equinox? I got the email from the restaurant saying that there were free apps and special hot cider cocktails. Sounds good to me. Anyone do it last year? is it packed? fun? let me know!

The comforting fragrance of hot apple cider is permeating the air at Equinox Restaurant. Diners at Equinox can sip on hot Shenandoah Valley Apple cider while munching on complimentary snacks by Chef Gray. The Hard Cider Hour runs through December 19th, after which the Winter Chocolate Hour featuring chocolate cocktails and chocolate-based pastries from Pastry Chef Melanie Parker will commence.

writing a full review for work but i'll tell you this — the drinks are chilled, not warm. the cider is good. try the hibiscus one. of course the complimentary snacks are top notch, especially the venison chili, not gamey at all.

the housemade cider is hot, before they mix it into the cocktails. i did sip a cup of the cider by itself and it was very good, although not piping hot. the happy hour ends dec. 9 and then they switch to a chocolate-themed one, so i don't know if they're planning on switching to hot — i asked the bartender and he said last year the hot drinks weren't quite so popular.